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listerine

/ˈɫɪstɝˌin/ name

An antiseptic mouthwash.

Word Origin Listerine is named after Joseph Lister, the British surgeon who pioneered antiseptic surgery. The -ine suffix often indicates a chemical or product. So it's literally 'Lister's stuff.' The name Lister itself might come from Old English lit 'dye,' but the mouthwash is all about germ-killing.

name An antiseptic mouthwash.

After brushing his teeth, he rinsed with Listerine for extra freshness.

(专有名词) 李施德林 【消毒漱口水】

刷完牙后，他用李施德林漱口水漱口以获得额外的清新感。

(nombre propio) Un enjuague bucal antiséptico.

Después de cepillarse los dientes, se enjuagó con Listerine para una frescura extra.

(nom propre) bain de bouche antiseptique; rince-bouche antiseptique [Bain de bouche antiseptique de marque commerciale, utilisé pour rafraîchir l'haleine et assainir la bouche.]

Après s'être brossé les dents, il a fait un bain de bouche avec du Listerine pour une haleine plus fraîche.

(Eigenname) Listerine [Ein antiseptisches Mundwasser.]

Nach dem Zähneputzen spülte er mit **Listerine** für extra Frische.

(固有名詞) 殺菌作用のあるマウスウォッシュ。

歯を磨いた後、彼はより爽やかさを求めてListerineでうがいをした。

(nome próprio) enxaguante bucal antisséptico; antisséptico bucal [Um enxaguante bucal antisséptico.]

Depois de escovar os dentes, ele enxaguou com Listerine para um hálito mais fresco.

Synonyms: mouthwash antiseptic oral rinse gargle breath freshener oral care product dental rinse disinfectant
Word parts: Lister + ine

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